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" Never relinquish the initiative. "
Charles de Gaulle
Relinquish
Initiative
Never
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" In the tumult of men and events, solitude was my temptation; now it is my friend. What other satisfaction can be sought once you have confronted History? "
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" Once upon a time there was an old country, wrapped up in habit and caution. We have to transform our old France into a new country and marry it to its time. "
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" In politics it is necessary either to betray one's country or the electorate. I prefer to betray the electorate. "
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